Overview
Franklin University Switzerland is a small, international university located in the southern Swiss city of Lugano. Founded in 1969, Franklin was among the first institutions to bring American Liberal Arts education to Europe, and it is the only liberal arts university in the world accredited in the United States and Switzerland. It is the only university in the world that offers interdisciplinary, experiential learning, placing Academic Travel at the core of its curriculum. Students at Franklin come from over 50 countries.
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
28
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-Country Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $49,350 |
| Out-Of-Country Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $49,350 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,200 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Student Loans
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
No
Dual Enrollment
No
GED Accepted
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | June 15 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 15 | December 1 |
| Other | November 1 | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$90
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 28
3.4
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
313
Total Number of Undergrads
308
0
100
55%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Academic Calendar
Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
19
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Sectors
Technology
Finance
Service
Non-Profit
Arts & Entertainment
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